1996 Dodge Intrepid structure problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Repeated overheating problems resulted in replacing my radiator two times, thermostat three times and thermostat w/ breather housing two times. Cooling system includes external metal pipes which help circulate coolant to heater. The pipes are hidden from clear view and when mine sprung leaks due to…”
filed Oct 24, 2008
“1. The event occurred while backing into my driveway 2. 1996 dodge intrepid, 3.5l, 196,000 miles. The lower control arm mount that is a structural element of the car's subframe had metal fatigued and separated from the subrfame. This caused the bottom of the front passenger side wheel to move…”
filed Oct 14, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Intrepid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 Intrepid | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 Intrepid | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 Intrepid | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 Intrepid | 13 | 1% |
| 1999 Intrepid | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 Intrepid | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 Intrepid | 9 | 3% |
| 1995 Intrepid | 30 | 5% |
| 1994 Intrepid | 58 | 8% |
| 1993 Intrepid | 13 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.